Schools and Food Allergies Resources and Links
Sep 23 2009 in School Resources by Ruth LovettSmith
This page is for important resources to help you in dealing with schools.
If you are looking for general allergy resources and links click here.
Click on the title above to access the full page/list.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
Links
Health and Action Plans
Food Allergy FAQ List
(to share with friends, family and school)
Best Allergy Sites Support Forum
(join our forum and meet others dealing with food allergies)
Articles
Allergy Facts and Statistics
Best Allergy Sites: Food Allergies and Schools: Our Story
Best Allergy Sites: Entering School With Food Allergies
Best Allergy Sites: When do you Need a Care Plan?
Best Allergy Sites: 504 Plan or IEP: Which is Best?
Unusual and Unexpected Sources of Peanut
Web Sites
Mystic Valley Board of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) case
(case in which family won and received appropriate accommodations for their food allergic son)
Office of Civil Rights (section 504 page)
American with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended
National Association of School Nurses (NASN):
Anaphylaxis Awareness Campaign
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN):
School Advocacy Page
US School Food Allergy Guidelines by State
Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
(Massachusetts Guidelines)
Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
(Connecticut Guidelines)
Supporting Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies
(Arizona Guidelines)
Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
(Tennessee Guidelines)
Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
(Ann Arbor, Michigan Guidelines)
Guidelines for Care of Students with Life Threatening Food Allergies
(Washington Guidelines)
Guidelines for Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies in Schools
(New Jersey Guidelines)
Food Allergy Guidelines
(Alexandria, Virginia)
Links and Guidelines: Canada
Medic Alert: No Child Without
Toronto District School Board Anaphylaxis Procedures
Anaphylaxis Policy/Protocols and Guidelines
Toronto Catholic District School Board
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Jonas Richmond said on January 10, 2011
my son attends a private pre-k program. the school is not peanut free and to my knowledge does receive federal or state funding for anything. i am meeting some real resistance from them suddenly regarding nut products in his classroom. they have been given his medical records and there has been enough discussion about his allergies that they know what he is allergic to. it’s a small school and he is the only student in his class with allergies. does the federal government have jurisdiction even though the school does not receive government funding?
Ruth LovettSmith said on January 17, 2011
Jonas,
This is a tougher situation. First off federal laws typically apply to schools that “do” receive some sort of gov. funding. Since your school is private and does not receive any funding – you’d be hard pressed to get any agency involved.
Since it is a small school and a private one, I suggest going in and discussing the issue with them, what you need and reminding them that should your son suffer an allergic/life threatening reaction due to their resistance in giving your son a safe learning environment – then they of course are legally liable. I would also consult with your allergist to see if you can get a Dr. note stating what it is your son needs in this school and his classroom to keep him safe.
I hope that helps – good luck!